As we begin to wrap up the year 2011, I wanted to share some of my favorite beauty products this year. They are all products I use on myself and some of them have also made their way into my professional kit. I initally wanted to do an all inclusive top 10 list, but it was so hard to narrow down my list!! So here it is, my Top 5 Makeup, Hair and Skin products of 2011. What are some of your favorites this year? 1. YSL Touche Eclat: this award-winning highlighting concealer makes dark circles, fine lines and signs of fatigue virtually disappear so you look rested and refreshed—even if you’ve been up for hours. 2. Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes: A highly pigmented, waterproof liner pencil that glides on like butta! The black is SUPER black! 3.Benefit Brow Zing: The kit
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Living in Hawaii where humidity is up nearly year round PLUS having naturally oily skin makes for one tricky situation trying to get makeup to stay put. In walks Super Matte Anti Shine from Face to Face to the rescue! This wonderful product comes in 3 sheer shades; light, medium, and dark. It can be used alone, under makeup, on palms, and men’s balding scalps. It leaves skin feeling fresh and taut and will keep oil at bay for a very long time! Who couldn’t use some of this stuff?!
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Last week I was lucky enough to get to do some studio shoots with photographer Dallas Nagata White and Model Helene. Here’s what we created = )
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Good things DO come in small packages! Enter Dust It by Oasis (Schwarzkopf). This tiny little shaker can do some wonderful things. I use this on myself as well as my clients. Dust It gives you a great matte texture when you dust some into your hand, rub together, and then rake threw your hair. My favorite use is to apply it directly to the root and then give a little tease to create volume that won’t budge! This product is great for girls like me with fine hair.
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Our bride Katie from Alaska, hands down, has the BEST story of how she met her husband! They intially met when they were in Jr. High on a military base in Germany. They didn’t exactly get along and then soon parted ways. Fast forward to a few years ago. They reconnect on Facebook and sparks started to fly. She moved to Oregon so they could be together then they came to Hawaii to get married. The cherry on top of this story; the same thing happened for her mother!! Our team absolutely loved working with Katie and her family! Everyone was so fun and relaxed, especially the bride! We wish her a happily ever after! Check out the amazing and kind review she left for us here. Location: Lanikai/ Private Estate Photographer: Laura Fleming Photography
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I’ve been a Voluminous Carbon Black mascara devotee for some time, but I think I may have found my new favorite mascara! I can’t image that there is much difference in the formula from the original Voluminous mascara, so the wand is what holds all the power. It not only adds volume, as the name states, but I definitely notices that its lengthens as well! I admit, I didn’t really give this mascara a chance at first. I used it a few times by quickly swiping it across my lashes and didn’t really notice anything remarkable about it. It wasn’t until I ran out of my trusty carbon black that I really took the time to experiment with it. By working the spikey brush from root to tip slowly and applying a second coat, I really started to see what all the fuss was about. No my lashes don’t look
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I had the pleasure of working with Krystal on her wedding day. Her look was very vintage inspired with a soft, romantic low-do and makeup to match in hues of pink and plums. We love seeing photos of our brides! Location: Sunset Ranch Hawaii Photographer: Rachael Robertson Photography
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Tired of spending time on your makeup every morning only to have it melt away by lunch? Follow these simple tricks to keep you looking fresh faced all summer long! 1. Take Time To PRIME! Your biggest defense against a mid-day meltdown is an often skipped step: Primer. It doesn’t take much of this stuff to get you covered. For Oily skin, choose a mattifying, silicone based formula such as Makeup Forever All Mat. For eyes, you really cant beat the staying power of Urban Decay Potion Primer. 2. No Two Areas Are Created Equal: And therefor no two areas require the same amount of foundation coverage. Heck, some areas of your skin may not even need any foundation at all! Think about; the less makeup on your face, the less there is to slide off! Analyze your face to
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I am so excited and honored to be featured in the current issue (Summer 2011) of Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine! January bride, Courtney looked incredibly beautiful and GLAM with her vintage inspired updo and soft, feminine makeup. Please pick up a copy and enjoy this incredible real wedding! Thank you to Corbin Gurkin Photography for the images! This wedding was also featured on the 100 Layer Cake blog! Click here to see the web version!
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As a professional makeup artist, I am often asked, “what kind of makeup do you use?” The answer to that question is quite complex. It depends on the type of product and the client it is being applied to. But one constant is my Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC Skin) airbrush foundation. The first thing that drew me to the line was the fact that its not only cruelty free, its also 100% vegan. No animal ingredients means lower chance of an allergic reaction. OCC states on its site, ” We pledge never to use animal-derived ingredients (including Lanolin, Beeswax, Carmine and more) in our products and accessories. Beyond any personal convictions, we simply believe that it’s unnecessary, especially when there are alternatives that are just as readily available, and equally effective in the formulation of our products.” Gotta love
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